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jener8er · 08-16-2006, 01:25 PM

Hi Karen, I had DIEP reconstruction (bilateral with proph. mast.on my "good" side) on June 21st. The surgery/hospital stay was tough, but the recovery has been a lot easier than I thought. I was up and about almost immediately and back to normal around 2-3 weeks. I had my original mast in Oct 04 so I was ready. I'm very happy with my decision and will be going back in a few months for nipples and revisions. Feel free to PM me with any questions you have. I am leaving town for the UK today (yikes!) and will be back on Sunday so don't panic if you don't hear from me right away.
Jen

08-16-2006, 01:25 PM	#6
jener8er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 94	Pick me! Pick me! Hi Karen, I had DIEP reconstruction (bilateral with proph. mast.on my "good" side) on June 21st. The surgery/hospital stay was tough, but the recovery has been a lot easier than I thought. I was up and about almost immediately and back to normal around 2-3 weeks. I had my original mast in Oct 04 so I was ready. I'm very happy with my decision and will be going back in a few months for nipples and revisions. Feel free to PM me with any questions you have. I am leaving town for the UK today (yikes!) and will be back on Sunday so don't panic if you don't hear from me right away. Jen __________________ Jen DX 10/04 IDC Grade 3 ER/PR-, Her2+++ 4/20+ Lymph nodes Stage 3a Age 38, CA